The three clinical presentations of tarsal cysts
What:
Paper Presentation | Présentation d'article
Part of:
When:
4:23 PM, Friday 1 Jun 2018
(6 minutes)
Where:
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building)
- Room 714 A
How:
Author: Michel Belliveau
Author Disclosure Block: M. Belliveau: None.
Abstract Body:
Purpose: To improve recognition of the tarsal cyst by describing three clinical presentations
Study Design: Retrospective case series
Methods: Data from three representative cases were included
Results: Tarsal cysts may present as: 1. Protruding lesion on the conjunctival surface of the eyelid, 2. Dome-shaped subcutaneous eyelid lesion, 3. Recurrent eyelid lesion. Full-thickness tarsal erosion is typical and may require reconstruction. The cyst contains fluid and keratinous debris. Extrusion of this coconut water-like content can be an intraoperative clue in unsuspected cases. Eradication of the cyst wall is required to prevent recurrence.
Conclusions: Pre-operative awareness of this lesion can prepare the surgeon for a possible reconstructive procedure when an incision and drainage may otherwise be anticipated. Awareness of the need to eradicate the lesion may prevent subsequent procedures.
Author Disclosure Block: M. Belliveau: None.
Abstract Body:
Purpose: To improve recognition of the tarsal cyst by describing three clinical presentations
Study Design: Retrospective case series
Methods: Data from three representative cases were included
Results: Tarsal cysts may present as: 1. Protruding lesion on the conjunctival surface of the eyelid, 2. Dome-shaped subcutaneous eyelid lesion, 3. Recurrent eyelid lesion. Full-thickness tarsal erosion is typical and may require reconstruction. The cyst contains fluid and keratinous debris. Extrusion of this coconut water-like content can be an intraoperative clue in unsuspected cases. Eradication of the cyst wall is required to prevent recurrence.
Conclusions: Pre-operative awareness of this lesion can prepare the surgeon for a possible reconstructive procedure when an incision and drainage may otherwise be anticipated. Awareness of the need to eradicate the lesion may prevent subsequent procedures.
